The Republic of the United States of America: And Its Political Institutions, Reviewed and ExaminedA.S. Barnes, 1851 - 875 páginas |
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... despotism democratic nations have to fear CHAPTER VII . Continuation of the preceding chapters • • General survey of the subject CHAPTER VIII . 323 336 545 8 INTRODUCTION . AMONG the novel objects that attracted my attention XX III IV.
... despotism democratic nations have to fear CHAPTER VII . Continuation of the preceding chapters • • General survey of the subject CHAPTER VIII . 323 336 545 8 INTRODUCTION . AMONG the novel objects that attracted my attention XX III IV.
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... despotic of every age . To the eyes of some it has been represented by the venal suffrages of a few of the satellites of power ; to others , by the votes of a timid or an interested minority ; and some have even discov- ered it in the ...
... despotic of every age . To the eyes of some it has been represented by the venal suffrages of a few of the satellites of power ; to others , by the votes of a timid or an interested minority ; and some have even discov- ered it in the ...
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... despotic tendency which has been repel- led will , sooner or later , inevitably reappear on the surface . In order to explain to the reader the general principles on which the political organizations of the counties and townships of the ...
... despotic tendency which has been repel- led will , sooner or later , inevitably reappear on the surface . In order to explain to the reader the general principles on which the political organizations of the counties and townships of the ...
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... despotism ; and , on the other hand , he is not blinded by those superstitions which render legal officers unfit members of a government . The Americans have adopted the system of English justices of the peace , but they have deprived ...
... despotism ; and , on the other hand , he is not blinded by those superstitions which render legal officers unfit members of a government . The Americans have adopted the system of English justices of the peace , but they have deprived ...
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... despotism only remains . Montesquieu , who attributed to absolute power an authority pecu- liar to itself , did it , as I conceive , undeserved honour for despot- ism , taken by itself , can produce no durable results . On close in ...
... despotism only remains . Montesquieu , who attributed to absolute power an authority pecu- liar to itself , did it , as I conceive , undeserved honour for despot- ism , taken by itself , can produce no durable results . On close in ...
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Página 224 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 224 - If we remain one people, under an efficient ' government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected; when belligerent nations, under the impossibility of ^making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel.
Página 224 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
Página 9 - God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 8 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Página 225 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual 'hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Página 9 - King, defender of the faith, &c., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Página 92 - The powers delegated by the proposed constitution to the federal government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the state governments, are numerous and indefinite.
Página 309 - Ministers of the Gospel are, by their profession, dedicated to God and the care of souls, and ought not to be Diverted from the great duties of their functions ; therefore, no Minister of the Gospel, or Priest of any denomination whatever, shall be eligible to a seat in either House of the Legislature.
Página 7 - But the tide (which stays for no man) calling them away that were thus loath to depart, their Reverend pastor falling down on his knees (and they all with him), with watery cheeks commended them with most fervent prayers to the Lord and his blessing. And then with mutual embraces and many tears, they took their leaves one of another; which proved to be the last leave to many of them.